Midwest Cichlid Expo

[fishbait]

The Midwest Cichlid Association 2009 Expo is being held in the Kansas City area this year. The MCA Expo is a three-day event that will held September 18 – 20th at the Rodeway Inn’s Crystal Ballroom. This event is being hosted by the Heart of America Aquarium Society, Kansas City Chapter of MCA.

The Expo will feature world renowned speakers, a cichlid show, a banquet, and an auction of high-quality cichlids on Sunday.

Speakers Include:
o Steve Lundblad – Aulonocara & Mbuna Cichlids
o Ron Nielson – Lake Tanganyika Cichlids, Lake Victoria
o Ian Fuller – Corydoras, Live Foods
o Dean Hougen – South America Cichlids
o Ray (Kingfish) Lucas – History of the Aquarium Hobby
Hands-on Workshop:
o Steve Thornton – Selling and Shipping fish
American Cichlid Association (ACA) and North American Discus Association (NADA) sanctioned fish show on Saturday
Vendor Displays and Merchandise
Attendee Banquet on Saturday Night
Auction on Sunday

This is an exciting opportunity and we encourage everyone to attend this event. It is expected that fish lovers from all over the Midwest will be in attendance. Spend a weekend with fellow hobbyists and meet the experts.

More information on this event is available at http://www.kcfishclub.org or http://www.midwestcichlid.com.

E-mail expomarketing@midwestcichlid.com or pr@kcfishclub.org

[mewickham]

Ooh! I'll have to go to this one. I want to get Ian Fuller to autograph my copies of his Corydoras books!

[Sundance]

We may decide to skip the ACA and go to KC instead. We could probably go to both, but like I've said, our schedule for the summer is just crazy. Denny

[Sundance]

Just a reminder - I think the price goes up on registration for this event on August 1st (you may want to verify that date). I think Gail and I will be going, but not sure on what schedule. Denny

[mewickham]

I'm just wondering if anyone has thought further on whether or not they will be attending the Midwest Cichlid Expo in Kansas City. They have asked me to be the official photographer for the event, but before I commit, I need a better idea of who is going and what days, so that I can decide if I only want to go for one, two, or all three days.

The rough schedule I obtained for it is this (subject to change):

FRI 09/18/2009:
9/18 6:00 PM Speaker Old World - Tanganyika Ron Nielson
9/18 7:30 PM Speaker Selling and shipping fish on Aquabid Steve Thornton
9/18 8:30 PM Speaker Old World - Malawi - Mbuna Steve Lundblad
9/18 10:00 PM Speaker New World Dean Hougen #1

SAT 09/19/2009:
9/19 10:30 AM Speaker Live Food Workshop Ian Fuller
9/19 9:00 AM Speaker New World Dean Hougen
9/19 3:00 PM Show Show Judging (Show Room Closed)
9/19 2:00 PM Speaker Cory Cats Ian Fuller
9/19 3:30 PM Speaker Old World - Victorian Ron Nielson
9/19 5:00 PM Speaker Old World - Malawi - Aulonocara Steve Lundblad
9/19 7:00 PM Banquet Banquet Ray Lucus

SUN 09/20/2009
09/20 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Auction

There is a fish show and a vendor room.

[sskruzr]

Can't make it until the auction. And then I'll be coming from Iowa instead of Bella Vista

[sumpnfishy]

I'm planning on trying for all three days.

[Sundance]

About 90% sure that Gail and I will be there for all 3 days. Denny

[etheonut]

I would like to attend. I don't know if I will be able to finance it though. It is the end to the summer and I haven't seen a paycheck since June. I currently trying to figure out a way to steal Denny's credit card information again, but please don't tell him, ok?

Kevin

[pinkrblu]

I'm had planned to attend all three days, but my sister planned a family event that weekend... I'm off to call her right now to twist her arm a little... Maybe I can get her to reschedule. If not, I will probably have to pick a day.

[Herpchat]

We will be there.

[mewickham]

It sounds like we'll have several from our group there. So I went ahead and commited to all three days and will be shooting photos.

[Sundance]

We signed up for the Expo this week, and also got motel rooms for Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, the motel is better than their rating, but it was pretty cheap. Six weeks and counting. Denny

[Herpchat]

Well we will see you there.

[etheonut]

Looks like finances won't allow me to attend. You guys have a great time and take lots of pictures.

Kevin

[pinkrblu]

It now looks like I just may be able to go for the entire event. Still trying to figure out the rest of the family, though.

[fishbait]

Thats awesome Kenna. You have your sis knocked off?

[pinkrblu]

No, but guess who has the honor of planning the campout from now on?

[fishbait]

Ouch!

[fishbait]

THANKS to all of you that came up and attended and helped. It was a big event and it wouldnt have gone as well as it did without you. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as me. ok now im off to bed. night all.

[dennysfishroom]

I did pick up several ideas to incorporate into my fish room after listening to the speakers. I also picked up some Walter Worms and some Banana Worms. I wonder how long I can keep them separate? Denny

[fishbait]

Here are some pics that some guy named Wickham took.

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/goucherjunior/MCA%20Expo%2009/